Description
Langenbeck Retractors
Size: 210 mm
Dental Instruments
SMS instrument langenbeck Cheek retractor is a handheld instrument which constitutes of a flat blade. The blade is bent at a right angle to the retractor’s handle. This particular type of retractor is useful to retract soft tissue for a temporary basis. The word retractor simply means an instrument which possesses a hooked, angled or a curved blade. The handles of retractors are always very comfortable. A langenbeck retractor is basically very helpful in providing the doctor/surgeon with the visualization which is required while the operation is being undertaken. It is also a great instrument for reducing the amount of tissue handling which is done by surgeons and hence it allows the surgery to go smooth and controlled.
Uses
medical tool retractor used by surgeons to either actively seperate the edges of a surgical incision or wound, or can hold back underlying organs and tissues, so that body parts under the incision may be accessed.
- In operation involving a lot of dissection in superficial muscle pane which requires retraction.
- Langenbeck retractors used for the retraction of soft tissues.
- “L” shaped retractor – long handle
- Retraction of flap edges: improved visualization of deeper layers & structures
- Different sizes: handle, length blade and width
| Surname | Langenbeck |
| Tip Configuration | Flat Blade |
| Size / Model / Figure | 210 mm |
| Handle | Loop |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Cheek Retractors |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Disposable or Reusable | Reusable |
| Rusting Prevention | Passivation Processed |
| Cleaning | Ultrasonic Cleaned |
| Sterile or Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
| Latex or Latex-Free | Latex-Free |
| Test Performed | Boil, Shape & Performance Test |
| Grade | Premium OR-Grade |
| Packing | Individually Packed in SMS Brand printed Poly-sleeve |
Cheek Retractors
Cheek retractors of made of pliable plastic or metal which are placed on the angle of the lips where the retractor stretches the cheeks away such that it produces better visualization by perfect retraction of the soft tissue. Access to the working area is among the first steps of dental procedures ranging from surgical implant placement to cosmetic teeth whitening, and the use of a cheek retraction system is a great way to help the patient keep his or her mouth open while you’re working.
Dental cheek retractors lock in place to hold the patient’s mouth open throughout the time you are working. They can be disposable or autoclavable, with many of the disposable retractors made from clear materials to provide improved visibility. Besides the clinical advantages, using a retractor can help you obtain great photographs to document your work for reference or for sharing with colleagues. Cheek retractors and expander’s position lips and cheeks away from teeth and gums to increase visibility and accessibility during dental procedures.
Function
Cheek retractors can be used for restorative procedures on bicuspids and molars, they are also employed for standard procedures like fillings, crown preps (during the prep and while cementing the temporary crown), crown cementation, and sealants. When using sealants, keeping the tooth dry is of utmost importance. Cheek retractor serves two purposes: it pulls tissue away to expose an area that needs dental work, and it keeps the tissue in a retracted position during the procedure.
